Kwamagwaza Primary School
Near Kwamagwaza Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal 194 m
Public high school
Kwanxusa High School
Via St Mary's Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal
Kwanxusa High School is a public high school in Via St Mary's Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 432 learners and 34 educators, about 42.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (699 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. In the 2025 matric exams, 96.4% of its 197 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.4% of the school's 197 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 197 | 185 | 93.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 174 | 164 | 94.3% | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 197 | 190 | 96.4% | 90.6% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 432 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 42.1 (province average 30.3) Fewer learners per educator than 6% of 426 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 500178488 |
| Exam centre number | 5113432 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kwamagwaza Mission,next To St Marys Hospital,melmoth,3835 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 706,melmoth,3835 |
| Town | Via St Mary's Hospital |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Ndundulu |
| Municipality | Mthonjaneni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52805004 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Kwanxusa High School
Is Kwanxusa High School a public or private school?
Kwanxusa High School is a public high school.
Does Kwanxusa High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Kwanxusa High School's matric pass rate?
96.4% of its 197 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 93.9%, 2024 94.3%.
How many learners are at Kwanxusa High School?
1 432 learners and 34 educators (about 42.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 6% of 426 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Kwanxusa High School?
Its EMIS number is 500178488. Its exam centre number is 5113432.
Where is Kwanxusa High School?
Kwamagwaza Mission,next To St Marys Hospital,melmoth,3835. It is in Via St Mary's Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. Phone 072 272 8708.
Schools near Kwanxusa High School
Mcakwini Primary School
Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal 2.7 km
Mfanefile Primary School
Mfanefile Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal 6.4 km
Cebisa Senior Secondary School
Mfanefile, KwaZulu-Natal 6.9 km
85.0% matric 2025Melmoth Combined School
Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal 7.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.